Caipiroska
A great easy going party drink, this Vodka based cocktail is simple, sweet, and tasty. This cocktail is just Vodka with Limes and sugar. That's it!Vodka can be a bit boring on its own, so this easy cocktail seeks to dress it up a little bit, but not too much. You might not even think this is a cocktail it's so simple, but it's a mixed drink with multiple ingredients, so close enough.If you're feeling lazy and just want something tasty, this drink is for you. Otherwise whip up some with friends or relax on your own.
Ingredients
- 50 mL Vodka
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 Lime
Instructions
- Cut the lime into four chunks.
- Put lime and sugar in a rocks glass and crush together with a muddler. You want to express the juice but not overly so. Get some of the oils out of the lime peels but don't grind it otherwise you'll get bitter elements.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice. If you don't have crushed ice, it's easy to make crushed ice by wrapping normal sized ice cubes in a tea towel and going over it with a rolling pin.
- Add Vodka and stir.
- Enjoy.
Notes
You probably see a bit of similarity to a Classic Daiquiri here, given that you're basically mixing Lime Juice, Sugar, and a base spirit. The big difference (other than the fact you're using Vodka of course!) is that this drink is basically a smash rather than using straight fruit juice. This means you'll get some of the nice oils from the peel of the lime.
This drink is fun in hot or tropical weather and is actually popular in South America. Try a Caipiroska if you happen to be travelling!